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deposition

[dep-uh-zish-uhn, dee-puh-] / ˌdɛp əˈzɪʃ ən, ˌdi pə- /


NOUN
attestation of truth, especially in legal matters
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STRONG


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“I have mountain biked in Montauk for better than 20 years,” he said in a deposition.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

In the recent floods, Sahariah says, continuous heavy rainfall in Upper Assam and neighbouring Nagaland's Mon district triggered severe flooding and large-scale silt deposition in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Standard deposition techniques can leave gaps, create defects at the interface, and introduce electrical disorder.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

“My client could not proceed with his deposition due to his disabilities, age-related health issues, and related logistical challenges that could not be avoided,” Bonjean wrote.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

I know I looked puzzled, for instead of leaving, Margaret closed the door and asked, “Do you know what a deposition is?”

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg

Mr. Warrick revisits the outlaw, fortifying the story with declassified Central Intelligence Agency cables, police depositions and his own interview with Ramírez.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

But then John Barnett, a whistleblower whom Kennedy interviewed for “Downfall,” died by suicide in the midst of depositions for a case against Boeing.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

The investigation, opened by Justice Department prosecutors, seeks to determine if Carroll lied under oath during several depositions against Trump, CNN and The New York Times reported.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

According to court documents filed on June 17, a California judge approved a request from Pitt’s legal team to compel depositions from individuals connected to the Stoli Group.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

There were a few depositions but no judgment of relief.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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